Excellent
#143 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 6% in state
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Elementary School · Joplin Schools · Joplin, MO
A Joplin Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 128, Joplin, MO 64802
- Math 56% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kelsey Norman Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kelsey Norman Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,732/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Stapleton Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Eastmorland Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Irving ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 441 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joplin Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelsey Norman Elem. is listed in JOPLIN SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelsey Norman Elem.
Kelsey Norman Elem. is a public elementary school in Joplin, MO, part of Joplin Schools, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelsey Norman Elem.
What grades does Kelsey Norman Elem. serve?
Kelsey Norman Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kelsey Norman Elem.?
Kelsey Norman Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelsey Norman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelsey Norman Elem. is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kelsey Norman Elem. rank in MO?
Kelsey Norman Elem. ranks #143 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kelsey Norman Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Kelsey Norman Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kelsey Norman Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelsey Norman Elem. has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kelsey Norman Elem. a charter school?
No, Kelsey Norman Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelsey Norman Elem. a Title I school?
No, Kelsey Norman Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelsey Norman Elem.?
60.1% of students at Kelsey Norman Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (417) 625-5360
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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